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Insights, Tips, and Stories for Healthcare Travelers

Career advice, pay guidance, and life-on-the-road wisdom from our team and the clinicians who make healthcare move.

Before You Say Yes: How to Know if a Travel Healthcare Assignment Is the Right Fit
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September 28, 2026
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Before You Say Yes: How to Know if a Travel Healthcare Assignment Is the Right Fit

Accepting a travel healthcare assignment is exciting. A new location. A new team. A new opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. But before

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6 Innovative Ways to Organize and Maximize Your Finances as a Travel Nurse
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February 4, 2019
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6 Innovative Ways to Organize and Maximize Your Finances as a Travel Nurse

Get the most out of your travel nursing salary As a travel nurse, you’ve got a complex financial situation. Not only does your pay

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New Year’s Resolutions: How to Make Them — and Keep Them — as a Travel Nurse
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December 26, 2018
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New Year’s Resolutions: How to Make Them — and Keep Them — as a Travel Nurse

You can do something when you set your mind to it Routines, stability, and a slow-paced life are great when you’re trying to reach

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25 Tips For Traveling and Vacationing During the Holiday Season as a Travel Nurse
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December 19, 2018
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25 Tips For Traveling and Vacationing During the Holiday Season as a Travel Nurse

Getting around this time of year can present unique challenges Hitting the road this holiday season? As a travel nurse, you’re savvy when it

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Top 5 Most-Read Travel Nursing Articles of 2018
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December 12, 2018
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Top 5 Most-Read Travel Nursing Articles of 2018

Everything from books to movies to nursing scrubs “You Have No Idea What a Miracle This Woman Is” — Support a Fellow TotalMed Nurse

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Caring for the Most Vulnerable Patients During and After Natural Disasters
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November 27, 2018
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Caring for the Most Vulnerable Patients During and After Natural Disasters

Natural disasters stress resources in hospitals and create other obstacles If you have experience working with a broad range of patients, you know there’s

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CODE SILVER: Responding to an Active Shooter as a Travel Nurse
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November 21, 2018
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CODE SILVER: Responding to an Active Shooter as a Travel Nurse

If you find yourself in the worst case scenario, preparation is key It’s an all-too-frequent event in America: we turn on the TV or

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Travel Nurse Resources
November 19, 2018
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TotalMed’s VP of Clinical Services Talks Nurse-Patient Ratios

This week, we are thrilled to have a post from our VP of Clinical Services, Jill Eliassen. Jill and her team provide clinical support

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Handling Personal Emergencies as a Travel Nurse: How to Be Prepared When Life Throws You a Curveball
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November 15, 2018
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Handling Personal Emergencies as a Travel Nurse: How to Be Prepared When Life Throws You a Curveball

Even the most flexible people can be totally uprooted when experiencing a personal crisis or emergency As a travel nurse, you’re used to thinking

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Triage in a Disaster or Mass Casualty Scenario: What to Do Differently
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November 8, 2018
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Triage in a Disaster or Mass Casualty Scenario: What to Do Differently

Triage is a fairly standard process in normal circumstances, but it may shift during a disaster or mass casualty incident (MCI) As a nurse,

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How to Help If a Hurricane Hits While You're Travel Nursing
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October 25, 2018
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How to Help If a Hurricane Hits While You’re Travel Nursing

When a hurricane hits, the challenges can be demanding and grueling Florence and Michael. Katrina and Rita. Ike and Sandy. The names have become

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September 21, 2018
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The Best Mobile Apps for Travel Nurses

As any travel nurse knows, constantly traveling on the road to and from assignments and getting acquainted with a new city, mobile apps can
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September 13, 2018
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5 of Our Best Self Care Tips for Travelers

The healthcare traveler lifestyle is full of adventures, but it also has its challenges. Moving every three months or so, getting used to a

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